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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,168.29 and 649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,168.29 and 649.74 is: 974.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,168.29 = 649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,168.29 = 649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,168.29 × 649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 759,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,084.74/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.53

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